PP reports on charges for Labour Day long weekend

News - September 14, 2011 Edition

SMITHS FALLS — The Ontario Provincial Police Eastern Region Headquarters, in coordination with the OPP ERHET - (East Region Highway Enforcement Team), HSD-Long Sault (Highway Safety Division) as well as SD&G, Grenville and Leeds OPP detachments, were on the look-out for aggressive drivers Labour Day weekend.

“Our dedicated officers working together over the long weekend focused on aggressive drivers and held them accountable. Keeping our highways safe is everyone’s responsibility and we will continue to be there to remind those that have forgotten,” said Inspector Chris Lungstrass.

Officers laid over 496 charges:

• Speeding: 332
• Seatbelt or Child restraint: 48
• Cell/Phone Texting: 5
• Impaired Operation: 2
• Move Over Law: 2
• Suspended Operator: 11

Help keep our communities safe! Obey the law, be respectful of others and report suspicious activity.

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